How far is Quartzsite, AZ from Peoria, AZ?
The driving distance from Quartzsite, AZ to Peoria, AZ is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quartzsite and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quartzsite and Peoria.
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Start on Oldham Lane
12 m · 9 sec · Oldham Lane
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Quartzsite Boulevard
963 ft · 22 sec · Quartzsite Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
107.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Papago Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Peoria Avenue
1814 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto West Peoria Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Peoria Avenue
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Turn right onto North 85th Avenue
59 m · 11 sec · North 85th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1354 ft · 49 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 83rd Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · North 83rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 83rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quartzsite and Peoria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
107 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Quartzsite and Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quartzsite to Peoria?
The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Quartzsite and 62.3 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Quartzsite and Sunny near Peoria.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quartzsite and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 114.79 mi (184.73 km).
#1 Quartzsite
Town in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,814 |
| Coordinates | 33.6639100, -114.2299500 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peoria
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 179,872 |
| Coordinates | 33.5806000, -112.2373800 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $21.98 | $43.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $23.70 | $47.40 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $24.71 | $49.43 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $28.27 | $56.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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